Protest Group Shuts Down Hollywood and Highland Intersection Over Gaza Ceasefire

A group advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza shut down the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue in Los Angeles during rush hour. Jewish activist groups IfNotNow and Jewish Voices for Peace organized the protest, urging an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Signs and chants calling for peace were part of the demonstration. The Los Angeles Police Department closed off the area to traffic and stated their objective was to ensure public safety while respecting the protesters' First Amendment rights. No arrests were made.